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Transmission Control Cable: Installation

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  1. INSTALL TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the transmission control cable assembly with the 2 nuts.

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Locating Transmission Control Cable Assembly Nuts
      G06045046Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the transmission control cable assembly with the nut.

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Locating Transmission Control Cable Assembly Nut
      G06045045Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the 2 transmission control cables to the control cable bracket with 2 new clips*1.
    4. Install the 2 transmission control cables to the transaxle with the 2 clips*2.
      Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Control Cables And Clips
      G06008411Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Rotate the transmission control cable nut counterclockwise approximately 180° and, while holding the nut in that position, press in the stopper until it makes 2 click sounds.
      Fig 4: Rotating Transmission Control Cable Nut Counterclockwise Approximately 180°
      G06012684Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Install the outer part of the transmission control cable to the shift lever retainer, check that the position of the spring is the same as A shown in the illustration, and push in the stopper.

      HINT:

      If the stopper cannot be pushed in, slightly rotate the nut clockwise and then push in the stopper.

      Fig 5: Checking Position Of Spring
      G06012685Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Push the 2 claws together at the top of the transmission control cable lock piece. While holding the 2 claws together, push the 2 lugs on the bottom of the lock piece toward each other and upward to pull out the lock piece.
      Fig 6: Pushing Two Claws Together At Top Of Transmission Control Cable Lock Piece
      G06045048Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Install the control shift cable to the shift lever assembly.
    9. Install the control select cable to the shift lever assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the lock piece is protruding from the adjuster case.
      • Make sure to adjust the length at the neutral shift position.
    10. Press in and lock the lock piece to the adjuster case.
      Fig 7: Pressing In Lock Piece To Adjuster Case
      G06045056Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Securely press in the lock piece until the lock engages.
  2. ADJUST TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECT CABLE  (See ADJUSTMENT  )
  3. INSTALL LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  (See REMOVAL )
  6. INSTALL FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX CARPET 
  8. INSTALL NO. 2 SWITCH HOLE BASE  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL FRONT UPPER CONSOLE BOX  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR 
    1. Install the No. 1 front floor heat insulator with the 3 nuts.

      Torque: 5.5 N*m (56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

  14. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CASE  (See REASSEMBLY )
  16. INSTALL AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See WIRING DIAGRAM )
    Fig 8: Locating No. 1 Front Floor Heat Insulator Nuts
    G06045040Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REASSEMBLY )
  18. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK